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GDNA – Reasons (Feat. Jo Def)

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Favorite GDNA debuts collab with Soulection’s Jo Def. Featuring a slow-motion juke-y rhythm track and GDNA’s hypnotic vocal, “Reasons” highlights and showcases each artist’s strengths.

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02-17-15

Stwo & ELHAE – Oceans

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Stwo & Elhae have your Valentine’s Day playlist covered with their latest work on “Oceans.” Listen to Elhae’s smooth vocals over stwo’s always flawless productions and you’ll realize it’s the perfect slow jam. Reviewed by LL.

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02-12-15

Twin Danger – No One Knows (Queens of the Stone Age)

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Zone out to the sultry downtempo stylings and smooth instrumentals of noir-jazz meets midnight-blues group Twin Danger on their ebullient saxophone-infused cover of Queens of the Stone Age’s “No One Knows” which is off the newly formed duo’s self-titled debut album due to release in March. Contributed by Erin Shay.

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02-11-15

Oceaán – Need U (Feat. Låpsley)

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Oceaán make their UK live debut at the BBC’s Maida Vale Studios in a session for Huw Stephens. Surprise guest Låpsley joins the duo for a low touch version of “Need U” interpolated with elements of Kate Bush’s “This Woman’s Work”.

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02-10-15

Atlas Bound – Tell Me

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Next Wave Records impressive run continues with latest release, a warm, tropical, fun track from Atlas Bound. The Australian duo’s “Tell Me” is a bit of a love song with its summery crispy vocals and fun playful synth that will compel you to keep clicking play over and over. Stream and grab a free download below!

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02-09-15

Crustation / J Dilla – Purple (Zikomo Remix)

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SoCal beat maker Zikomo puts it down with a sensational disco-leaning electro-funk dance flip of J Dilla’s whimsical, pure velvet remix of “Purple” by 90’s trip hop trio Crustation. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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02-09-15

Zak Abel – Alchemy

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Zak Abel gets an assist from the great producer Joker for the Rudimental-esque and refreshingly soulful “Alchemy”. Zak Abel’s debut EP is out February 9th.

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02-03-15

Frank Ocean – At Your Best (starRo Remix)

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Japanese-bred LA-based multi-instrumentalist musician and producer starRo translates Frank Ocean’s swooning acoustic cover of lovely track “At Your Best (You Are Love)” by Aaliyah into a euphoric seduction of the senses with his lush synthy chords, subtle beat and sultry mood-setting melodies. Reviewed by Erin Shay.

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01-30-15

Stwo – Eden (A Sol Mechanic Remix)

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Yesterday A Sol Mechanic released his remix of “Eden” by Stwo. ASM selects for a further laid back feel on the already chilled out record by lacing it with some eerie hip-hop vibes. Stream A Sol Mechanic’s smoothly atmospheric take on “Eden” below and get familiar with the rising producer. Reviewed by Dan Awad.

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01-28-15